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by jasonfarnon 719 days ago
The problem is that once it is widely accepted that death is inevitable, that number will jump up from 45.
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No it won't. This isn't like designing better brakes or something. Humans have free will and shit happens.
Sure it will. Not immediately but gradually over time. If we decide it isn't worthwhile to prevent drowning deaths, educational and informational programs will go away. Novices won't fully understand the risks. Programs like my lakeside park has where free life jackets are available to borrow will disappear. People who might have considered swim lessons won't bother.